Water Cube Water Park

水立方嬉水乐园

The Water Cube Water Park is located in the National Sports Center Water Cube. It has ten water recreation projects and more than 20 slides of various types for tourists to perfectly experience the thrill, excitement and joy of water entertainment. Among them, deep-sea tornadoes, overturned rivers and seas, rapid undercurrents, and underwater shuttles will bring tourists a refreshing water adventure. The dynamic and powerful Water Cube Music Stage, accompanied by colorful stage lights, passionate trendy music and crazy tsunami waves are perfectly integrated, bringing the fun of playing in the water to the extreme.

Introduction

  • Attraction Location: "Beijing National Aquatics Center, 11 National Stadium South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (北京市朝阳区国家游泳中心南路11号)"

  • History: Built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the Water Cube was originally designed as the National Aquatics Center. It was transformed into a water park and leisure facility after the Olympics, offering indoor and outdoor water attractions year-round.
  • Architecture: Famous for its bubble-like translucent blue ETFE panels, representing water molecules. The structure is a modern architectural marvel combining aesthetics with sustainability and energy efficiency.
  • Cultural Value: The Water Cube is a symbol of Beijing's Olympic legacy and modern urban recreation. It demonstrates the city's innovation in architectural design and adaptive reuse.
  • Other Information: The park offers water slides, wave pools, children's areas, and spa facilities. It is a popular destination for families and tourists looking for fun and relaxation.

Visiting Information

  • Opening Hours: "10:00 – 21:00 (varies seasonally, especially for outdoor pools)"

  • Ticket Price: "Adult Ticket: ¥180
    Child Ticket (1.2m–1.5m): ¥120
    Senior Ticket (65+): ¥100
    Family Package (2 adults + 2 children): ¥500"

  • Best Photo Spots: "Outside façade of the Water Cube at sunset
    Inside wave pool with colorful lighting
    Water slides and family activity areas"
    Time Reference: "Late afternoon to evening provides the best lighting and atmosphere for photos"

Where to Sleep (Nearby Hotels & Stays)

  • Luxury: "Shangri-La Beijing (北京香格里拉酒店)
    JW Marriott Hotel Beijing (北京JW万豪酒店)"
  • Mid-range: "Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen (北京东直门智选假日酒店)
    Novotel Beijing Peace (北京和平诺富特酒店)"
  • Budget & Boutique: "Beijing Downtown Backpackers Accommodation (北京青年旅舍)
    Happy Dragon Hostel (快乐龙旅社)"

What & Where to Eat

  • Must-Try Dishes: "Peking Duck (北京烤鸭)
    Hot Pot (火锅)
    Beijing-style snacks such as Jianbing (煎饼)"
  • Famous Spots: "Hai Di Lao Hot Pot (海底捞火锅)
    Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant (全聚德烤鸭店)
    Nearby Wangfujing Snack Street (王府井小吃街) for casual eats"

What Souvenirs to Buy

  • Water-themed toys, Beijing Olympics memorabilia, swimwear, towels, and local snacks from the park or nearby gift shops.

Transportation

  • Subway: Line 8 → Olympic Sports Center Station (奥林匹克公园站) → 5–10 min walk
  • Bus: Routes 43, 63, 437 stop near National Aquatics Center
  • Taxi / Ride-hailing: Directly to National Aquatics Center / Water Cube (水立方)
  • Biking / Walking: Pedestrian-friendly paths around Olympic Green (奥林匹克公园)

Nearby Attractions

  • National Stadium “Bird’s Nest” (国家体育场, Guójiā Tǐyùchǎng) – 0.8 km, 10 min walk along Olympic Green
  • Olympic Forest Park (奥林匹克森林公园, Àolínpǐkè Sēnlín Gōngyuán) – 1.5 km, 20 min walk or short taxi ride
  • China Science and Technology Museum (中国科学技术馆, Zhōngguó Kēxué Jìshù Guǎn) – 1.8 km, accessible via short taxi or subway transfer

Tips for Visitors

  • Bring swimwear, towels, and waterproof bags for valuables.
  • Check the weather if planning to use outdoor pools.
  • Arrive early on weekends or holidays to avoid long lines.
  • Lockers are available, but small cash/coins may be required.
  • Family-friendly, but supervise children in water areas.
  • Photography is allowed outside and in some designated indoor areas.
  • Plan 3–4 hours to fully enjoy water slides, pools, and relaxation areas.

Recommended itineraries

  • Route 1 (Half-Day Family Fun):
    Water Cube Water Park → Bird’s Nest (国家体育场) → Olympic Green Walking Area
    Transportation: Walkable, 10–15 min between attractions
  • Route 2 (Full-Day Olympic Park Tour):
    Morning: Olympic Forest Park → National Stadium (Bird’s Nest)
    Afternoon: Water Cube Water Park → Dinner at nearby Olympic Park restaurants
    Transportation: Walking between Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, taxi for longer distances
  • Route 3 (Two-Day Beijing Leisure & Culture):
    D1: Water Cube Water Park → Bird’s Nest → Olympic Green → Dinner at Hai Di Lao Hot Pot
    D2: China Science and Technology Museum → Beijing National Indoor Stadium → Explore Wangfujing Pedestrian Street for shopping and snacks
    Transportation: Walking inside Olympic Park, subway or taxi for connecting to museums and Wangfujing

User Reviews

By Horses trample on Donghu |

The Water Cube Water Park is located at No. 11, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, inside the Olympic Park National Aquatics Center (Water Cube), covering an area of ​​approximately 20,000 square meters. It is an indoor water park with advanced facilities and good comfort. It is known as a model for post-Olympic venue operations!



The Water Cube Water Park won the 2010 Innovation Award from the World Water Park Association and is considered one of the most popular indoor water entertainment projects among tourists.

By Xiaobaibai |

The water facilities in the Water Cube's water park are quite good. The water facilities in the adult area are very high, long and exciting. There are projects for two or four people to play. If there are too many people in some projects, you have to queue.

The only downside is that the artificial waves are a bit small, which is far worse than the Caribbean Beach. I feel very unsatisfied. The ticket price is relatively expensive, but there are a few amusement facilities, so I finished a round very quickly. The non-slip mat inside is really painful! ! I really can't stand walking a few laps. I comforted myself while walking and thought it was a massage, but my feet still hurt the next day. The wind power of the hair dryer is really too weak, and there are many people in the queue. It's hard to dry your hair. Anyway, your hair can't be dried in the museum.

Some things to know: After paying the entrance fee, you can play as you like. You can play as many times as you want. The rent for the locker is not refundable, but the rent for the key is refundable. For example, if you rent two lockers for 60, the deposit for two keys is 40, and only the 40 for the keys will be refunded when you leave. There are beach chairs in the play area, so you can bring clothes, towels, food, etc. and put them on the beach chairs. You can rest on the beach chairs when you are tired.

By 13911988245 |

Adults who go on weekends need to pay 260 yuan for tickets, and children under 1.21 meters also need to pay 210 yuan. It's a bit expensive, and many activities are not allowed for children. Only 140 yuan is allowed to play. Renting a wardrobe is 30 yuan.

By Lost House |

Sorry for the poor photography. There is a wave slide inside. Friends who like playing in the water can go there. Although it is not very big, the slide is still worth playing.

By Mai Mai |

Although it was the end of March, the water temperature in the water park was 30 degrees. The water was warm. It was ok for adults to get out of the water, but you need to prepare a bathrobe for the children. The lockers are in the public area, for both men and women. In the park, except for the free life jackets, you have to bring everything else by yourself, including toiletries, slippers, and bath towels. Of course, there are swimsuits and goggles (especially invisible ones), but swimming caps are not mandatory. The food inside is not delicious and expensive, so it is best to bring some food and drinks by yourself. There are many thrilling water entertainment projects in the park, and there is also a children's area suitable for children. We played there for a whole day, and the children were reluctant to leave until the end.

By yf890312 |

Water Cube Water Park is the largest and most advanced indoor theme water park in China.

By xi-xi |

In winter, the group purchase price is 100 yuan per person, the water temperature is 30 degrees, there are not many people, there are many exciting activities, there is a fixed wave time every day, and you won’t be exposed to the sun. This is the first choice for parent-child activities.

By Building II |

The two tallest slides in the park, which also have the longest and shortest queues, are the 23-meter-high Rapid Undercurrent and Overturned Sea!

The fully enclosed winding rapid undercurrent is not only high, steep but also very fast! It will definitely let you experience the excitement, heartbeat, brain shock and the powerful feeling of splashing water!

By Xiaoyu |

The overall feeling was good, except that the person at the ticket counter was very cold, which gave me a bad impression of the capital.

A reminder to my friends, there are no shampoo, shower gel, slippers or facial tissues in the water park, you have to bring your own!!!